2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Amherst, MA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Amherst, Massachusetts as of August 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,491 and +15% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Amherst
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Amherst
Compare Amherst's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bedford | $1,380 |
| 2 | Chicopee | $1,390 |
| 3 | Holyoke | $1,390 |
| 4 | Fairhaven | $1,420 |
| 5 | Westfield | $1,440 |
| 6 | Gardner | $1,470 |
| 7 | Spencer | $1,500 |
| 8 | Ware | $1,500 |
| 9 | Webster | $1,500 |
| 10 | Springfield | $1,510 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,530 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $1,570 |
| 13 | Pittsfield | $1,630 |
| 14 | Leominster | $1,740 |
| 15 | Attleboro | $1,800 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $4,210 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,990 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,923 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,858 |
| 5 | Concord | $3,480 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $3,370 |
| 7 | Westford | $3,360 |
| 8 | Somerville | $3,303 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $3,250 |
| 10 | Burlington | $3,240 |
| 11 | Bedford | $3,230 |
| 12 | Belmont | $3,220 |
| 13 | Boston | $3,200 |
| 14 | Ashland | $3,140 |
| 15 | Winchester | $3,100 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Amherst.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Amherst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 17.5 mi | $1,390 | $-520 (-27%) |
| Westfield, MA | 26 mi | $1,440 | $-470 (-25%) |
| Worcester, MA | 45.2 mi | $1,878 | $-32 (-2%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 45.4 mi | $1,870 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 45.6 mi | $2,080 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 46.8 mi | $1,570 | $-340 (-18%) |
| Farmington, CT | 51.6 mi | $2,250 | +$340 (+18%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 51.7 mi | $2,530 | +$620 (+32%) |
| Middletown, CT | 57.9 mi | $1,710 | $-200 (-10%) |
| Torrington, CT | 59.1 mi | $1,400 | $-510 (-27%) |
| Meriden, CT | 61.6 mi | $1,655 | $-255 (-13%) |
| Hopkinton, MA | 64.1 mi | $3,060 | +$1,150 (+60%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Amherst — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Amherst?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Amherst, Massachusetts is $1,910 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,491.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Amherst?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,400 ($6,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Amherst expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Amherst's 2-bedroom median of $1,910 is +15% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Amherst rank for 2-bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 111 cities in Massachusetts with 2-bedroom data, Amherst ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Amherst?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,390), Westfield ($1,440), Worcester ($1,878).